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Is political interference causing faculty brain drain in the southern United States?
Faculty members say academic freedom is under fire, and many are seeking work outside the region. By Laurie Udesky A survey of faculty members working in US southern states shows that a significant majority frequently witness or experience political interference that affects morale and is causing many to look for positions in other regions or…
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The South’s Best Girlfriend Getaways | Southern Living
By Southern Living Editors, Updated August 02, 2022 Need a break from reality with the people that love you the most? Grab your girls, and hit the road! The South is home to tons of great vacation spots, perfect for a girls’ weekend getaway, and we’ve got all of the trip ideas you need. Summer…
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How a Charleston Guide Reckons with the City’s Past—and Celebrates Its Present
Toby Smith, who leads tours at the McLeod Plantation, shares the neighborhood she frequents and the sites of reflection she visits. Source: How a Charleston Guide Reckons with the City’s Past—and Celebrates Its Present
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Paul Theroux Deep South; More World War I Sites
Author Paul Theroux shares the insights he gleaned about America from the people he met in the small towns and backroads of the Deep South. Then history professor Mark D. Van Ells returns with more suggestions for visiting places that honor the sacrifices of Allied troops in World War I. For more information on Travel…
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I’ve studied the history of Confederate memorials. Here’s what to do about them. – Vox
Source: I’ve studied the history of Confederate memorials. Here’s what to do about them. – Vox
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The Foxfire Book Series That Preserved Appalachian Foodways : The Salt : NPR
Foxfire started as a class project at a Georgia high school in the ’60s, but soon became a magazine, then a book, and even a way of teaching about the region’s simple, self-sustaining way of life. Source: The Foxfire Book Series That Preserved Appalachian Foodways : The Salt : NPR
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How I Mastered the Art (and Politics) of Cornbread Dressing – The New York Times
Navigating the treacherous shoals of Southern custom, class, region — and Grandma. Source: How I Mastered the Art (and Politics) of Cornbread Dressing – The New York Times
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Going Home From the South, a New Holiday Exodus – NYTimes.com
Embed from Getty Images “I love California – I love California,” said Christoph Guttentag, a San Francisco Bay Area native and dean of undergraduate admissions at Duke University, where he has been since 1992. “But the prices are too high, and the commutes are too long.” via Going Home From the South, a New Holiday…
